Wayne (excl. Detroit) is a county in Michigan. It was formed in 1796 from the following county/ies: original. Wayne (excl. Detroit) began keeping birth records in 1867, marriage records in 1842, and death records in 1867. It began keeping land records in 1703, probate records in 1797, and court records in 1818. For more information, contact the county at 201 City County Bldg., Detroit 48226. On the attached map, Wayne (excl. Detroit) is located at J8.